As this very challenging year comes to an end, I
want to take this opportunity, on behalf of the
entire team in the Consular Section at the U.S.
Embassy in Haiti to extend our best wishes for 2022.
The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to bring
new adjustments that have touched everyone.
Fortunately, this year we have been able to stay
open for all U.S. citizen services. We know how
important a passport or birth certificate can be and
we will do our utmost to continue to serve the U.S.
citizen community in Haiti through the ongoing
pandemic and the continued security challenges
here in Haiti.
I would like to personally thank our Citizen Liaison
Volunteers (CLVs) and other members of the U.S.
citizen community in Haiti for their dedication and
generosity. Our CLVs are responsible for alerting
citizens in their area of any important security
updates and assisting the Embassy in
communicating with citizens during crisis situations.
We look forward to being in touch frequently
throughout 2022.
The welfare and safety of U.S. citizens abroad is the
highest priority of the Department of State. The
U.S. Government’s travel advisory for Haiti remains
at “Level 4: Do Not Travel” due to kidnapping,
crime, civil unrest, and COVID-19.
Please sign up for STEP, our Smart Traveler
Enrollment Program. Please also review what the
State Department can and can’t do during a crisis.
As you plan travel in the coming year, we want to
remind all U.S. citizen travelers of the health-
related requirements for travel to the United
States. Effective December 6, all air travelers,
regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, are
required to show a negative pre-departure COVID-
19 viral test taken no more than one day before
they board their flight to the United States. You
can find all the updated CDC requirements for
travel here. The CDC has a very useful Travel
Assessment where you can select your specific
circumstances and find out if you can board a flight
to the United States.
Even with this new one-day testing requirement,
we want to emphasize—particularly for family
members that might not be U.S. citizens, that all
non-citizen, nonimmigrant airline passengers
traveling to the U.S. must still demonstrate proof of
COVID vaccination as defined by the U.S. CDC
Director Order prior to boarding a U.S.-bound
aircraft. Our “Ask the Consul” feature this month
provides more information, and you can always
find the latest on our Embassy webpage.
Again, best wishes to all for 2022!
--John Whiteley
Consul General
U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince
December 2021
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Each month we’ll be answering some of your
frequently asked questions. This month,
COVID-19 travel requirements changed to
better protect U.S. citizens against the Delta
and Omicron variants. The changes came
from a White House announcement and a
CDC Global Travel Order.
Q: What requirements have been revised?
A: The CDC tightened COVID-19 testing
requirements for international travel into
the U.S. to one day. Beginning December 6, all air travelers, regardless of citizenship or vaccination status, are
required to show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken no more than one day before they board
their flight to the United States. For example, a passenger whose flight to the United States is at any time on
a Sunday would need to have a negative test taken at any time on Saturday. You can find all the updated CDC
requirements for travel here.
Q: What if I’m vaccinated? Do I still need a COVID-19 test to travel?
A: Yes. Regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, all air travelers are required to show a negative pre-
departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight to the United States.
Q: I’m a U.S. citizen, but I’m not vaccinated. Can I still travel to the United States?
A: Yes, the Presidential Proclamation and CDC’s order do not apply to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S.
lawful permanent residents (green card holders). The CDC recommends you do not travel internationally until
you are fully vaccinated.
Q: I have a tourist visa, and I’m not vaccinated. Can I still travel to the United States?
A: If you are not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or immigrant, you must be fully
vaccinated to travel to the United States by plane. Only limited exceptions apply. You are also required to
show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken no more than one day before boarding the flight to
the United States. You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks (14 days) after your dose of an accepted
single-dose vaccine or two weeks (14 days) after your second dose of an accepted two-dose vaccine. You can
find all the requirements for non-U.S. citizens here.
Q: These rules keep changing! Where can I stay up to date?
A: You can find the most updated information about international travel
requirements for COVID-19 on the website for the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC). The best place to start is here, where you
can take CDC’s Travel Assessment.
Q: Where can I get vaccinated in Haiti? A: There are vaccines available throughout Haiti for U.S. citizens to
receive. Currently, the Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available in Haiti. Please visit the
U.S. Embassy COVID-19 Information page for a list of vaccine facilities in Haiti.
Ask the Consul: Testing Requirements for Travel
For more information, visit:
CDC Travel Page
CDC Travel Assessment
U.S. Embassy COVID Page
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COVID-19: For updated information about COVID-19 in Haiti, including where to get vaccinated, where to get
tested, entry/exit requirements, and quarantine information, please visit the Embassy website. The COVID-19
vaccine is currently available in Haiti at more than 50 locations, in various cities throughout the country. The
requirements for traveling by air to the United States have recently changed. Please continue to follow host
country developments and guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination.
Health Resources & COVID-19
Additional health guidance:
Make sure you are current on all of your
vaccines, including tetanus and rabies.
Know where doctors and the closest emergency
room are in your area. Please visit the Embassy
website for a list of hospitals and medical
professionals in Haiti.
Always keep basic medications and supplies on
hand. Invest in a quality first aid kit, and keep
one in your car and at home.
Always have medical insurance, including
medevac insurance. If you need to be medically
evacuated out of Haiti, you should contact a
medevac company or an air ambulance service.
Visit the U.S. Embassy website for a list of Air
Ambulance Services.
Haiti – Level 4:
Very High Level of COVID-19
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The CDC has issued a Level 4 health
advisory for Haiti. Avoid travel to
Haiti. If you must travel to Haiti,
make sure you are fully vaccinated
and boosted.
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If you are in Haiti…
Haiti – Level 4: Do Not Travel
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The U.S. Department of State has renewed the highest level “Level 4: Do Not Travel”
travel advisory for Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, and civil unrest, and COVID-19.
• Remember that demonstrations, tire burning, and roadblocks are frequent, unpredictable, and can
turn violent at any time. Emergency response, including ambulance service, is limited or non-
existent.
• Always carry your cell phone and ensure it is charged before you travel. Ensure you have important
numbers programmed into your phone. Consider using code names for family or friends.
• Avoid demonstrations and crowds. If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe
area.
• Arrange airport transfers and hotels in advance, or have your host meet you upon arrival.
• Travel by vehicle to minimize walking in public, and travel in groups of at least two people,
whenever possible.
• Always keep vehicle doors and windows locked, with valuables out of sight.
• Exercise caution and alertness, especially when driving through markets and other traffic-
congested areas.
• Do not physically resist any robbery attempt/kidnapping.
• Do not travel in areas unfamiliar to you and be aware that navigation apps are highly unreliable in
Haiti.
• Always make sure your vehicle is in good driving condition.
• Travel at times when traffic is expected to be lighter and avoid travel after dark in Port au Prince.
• Ensure adequate spacing between vehicles to provide options for evading a potentially dangerous
situation.
• Patronize shops or restaurants that provide secure, enclosed, and well-lit parking.
• Always inform someone, such as a family member or friend, of where you are going and what time
you expect to return. Minimize broadly publishing your travel plans on social media.
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive important information from the
Embassy about safety conditions in Haiti, and help the Embassy contact you in the case of
emergency. To enroll, visit: step.state.gov, or click the image below.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Embassy Address:
U.S. Embassy Port au Prince
Boulevard du 15 Octobre
Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre, Port au Prince, Haiti
Online Resources:
✓ U.S. Embassy Port au Prince’s website: ht.usembassy.gov
✓ American Citizen Services (ACS) website: ht.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services
✓ U.S. Embassy Port au Prince on Facebook: facebook.com/USEmbassyHaiti
✓ ACS on Facebook: facebook.com/ACSPortauPrince
✓ Haiti Travel Advisory: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/haiti-
travel-advisory.html
To respond to your inquiry most effectively, we strongly encourage you to write to our topic-specific e-
mail addresses as follows:
✓ American Citizen Services: [email protected]
✓ Visas: suppor[email protected]
In case of a life or death emergency regarding U.S. citizens in Haiti, please call: +509-2229-8000
Disclaimer: This newsletter is published by the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Port au Prince as a
service for U.S. citizens living or traveling in Haiti. It provides security and other general information to
people who have subscribed by enrolling with the Embassy. Please feel free to pass it along to other
interested people. If you would like to receive your own copy directly, enroll with the Embassy through the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). Comments and suggestions regarding this newsletter are
welcomed at [email protected].
